You will first need to get your midwife/doctor's approval to begin a new exercise program. You will begin Pilates on the Apparatus by scheduling private lessons with a qualified instructor. Apparatus Pilates best addresses the pregnant woman's changing physical needs, as it is a program developed for the individual. As your body changes, so will your workout. Certain positions and exercises are not appropriate during pregnacy.

There is a lot of debate on the subject of Pilates and pregnancy and exercise in general. Generally speaking, moderate exercise is safe throughout a normal, healthy pregnancy and many gentle Pilates exercises are appropriate. However, keep the following cautions in mind. Do not over-exert the abdominal muscles to avoid diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles). Avoid all Pilates exercises that require you to lie on your back.

Okay, we lied a little. Pregnant women are the exception to the "Everyone Can Do Pilates" rule. We follow the belief that pregnant women should not start any new exercise program, therefore we will not train pregnant women who are new to Pilates. We will train those who have been consistently practicing Pilates. We do require a note of permission from your obstetrician. Pilates is an excellent postpartum exercise. Feel free to start as soon as you get the okay from your doctor.

We offer two yoga classes per week specifically for prenatal women. In addition, feel free to come to any level 1 class. Some poses should not be done while pregnant, but our teachers have all received training on working with pregnant women. If yours is a high risk pregnancy, please consult your physician before starting yoga.

Absolutely! Pilates during pregnancy can be extremely beneficial and comparatively less tiring than other forms of exercise and body movement. Pilates works on some of the most important muscle groups for pregnancy. These are the abdominals, pelvic, and back muscles, which are used greatly during the entire pregnancy period as well as labor. The moves challenge you by helping build muscular endurance, flexibility and, most importantly, good balance, something you'll need as pregnancy progresses.

Simply stated, Pilates is a set of prescribed exercises done on the floor upon a mat (called "matwork") or utilizing equipment specially designed by Joseph Pilates (called "apparatus" or "equipment work"). It will strengthen, lengthen, stretch, balance, tone, relax and energize you! The only thing traditional Pilates will not give you is a sufficient cardiovascular workout. And don't believe people who say you won't sweat doing Pilates.

First thing to do is stop drinking immediately. You can't prevent any effects that have already occurred, but you can prevent those effects from worsening or additional one from occurring. Some people may have a tendency to worry or feel guilty if they've been drinking and find out they're pregnant. The thing to remember is that you didn't know, and hopefully, when you found out, you made the decision not to continue drinking.

Anytime is a good time for a better functioning nerve system. Pregnant mothers find that chiropractic adjustments improve their pregnancy and make delivery easier for themselves and their baby. Adjusting methods are always adapted to a patient's size, weight, age, and condition of health.

MigraSpray is not recommended for women who are lactating or are pregnant. Women who are pregnant or lactating should not use MigraSpray unless they have been instructed to do so by their physician.

Pregnant women frequently get amazing results from chiropractic. Chiropractors are trained in special techniques for adjusting pregnant women. Because of the inability to take medication for pain, the natural approaches of chiropractic are the logical choice for pregnant women. More and more, obstetricians are referring to chiropractors due to the effectiveness of spinal adjustments for pain relief. Also, techniques designed to naturally turn a Breech baby are safe and effective.

Indoor tanning provides a controlled environment that is not affected by weather, temperature, time of year, location and other atmospheric conditions or factors that are governed by nature. A carefully researched blend of UVA and UVB light was developed to provide the best conditions for the skin to tan with minimum risks.

Please consult your physician. Although we know that there is no danger from UV rays since they cannot penetrate deeper than the dermis (skin layer). Pregnant women are advised to be cautious with saunas, hot tubs and other things that can cause excessive heat to build up in the uterus. If your physician okay's your tanning, speak to our Tanning Consultant about which units and times of day are the coolest.